Katie Lynch

Katie Lynch (born 6 April 2000) is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Gold Coast in the AFL Women's competition (AFLW).

[5] While representing Vic Metro, she was selected for the initial squad of the 2018 AFL Women's Under 18 All-Australian team.

[14] After a successful season, she won the team's Best Young Player Award alongside teammate Jess Fitzgerald.

[16] After an excellent season 7, in which she took the second-most marks across the AFLW and led the Bulldogs for intercept possessions and rebound 50s, Lynch was rewarded with both 22under22 and All-Australian honours.

[17][18] Ahead of the 2024 AFL Women's season, Lynch was traded to the Gold Coast along with Charlotte Wilson as part of an 11-club deal.

[1] She studied at Carey Baptist Grammar School and was part of their Australian rules football leadership group.